First-Time Possession of Heroin Conviction in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, what is the penalty for a first-time possession of heroin conviction? Heroin is a Schedule I controlled narcotic. If charged with first-time heroin possession, it is considered a...
First Degree Sexual Assault in Wisconsin
According to Section 940.225(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes the following circumstances must be present to prove first degree sexual assault: “Has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with another person without...
Avoid a Wrongful Conviction with the Aid of an Attorney
Top prosecutors have determined that a Kansas City man who was convicted of triple murder in 1978 is innocent. He has been in prison for more than 40 years. View...
First-Degree Reckless Homicide in Wisconsin
Section 940.02(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes details “first-degree reckless homicide”. If convicted of this charge in Wisconsin, you could be sentenced to 60 years in prison. If mitigating circumstances are...
Will Marijuana Be Legalized in Wisconsin?
Governor Tony Evers has proposed sweeping changes to the Wisconsin criminal justice system. This proposal includes the legalization of marijuana and changes to the penalties associated with marijuana-related crimes. The...
Why You Need an Attorney in the Face of a Sex Crime Charge
If you are charged with a sex crime, seeking the aid of an experienced criminal defense attorney is crucial. If convicted, you will be required to register as a sex...
“Criminal Appeal” Defined
Wrongful convictions are an unfortunate and far-too-common occurrence in the criminal justice system. The police, prosecutors, judges, and even defense attorneys can commit errors that violate your rights, ruin your...
Standing Up to the Justice System
Take a look at the extensive list of police encounters over the past three decades that have led to protests. This list makes it clear that it is not an...
Third-Degree Murder Charge Reinstated Against Derek Chauvin
A Hennepin County Judge has reinstated a third-degree murder charge in the case of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was already facing charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter...
Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Sex Crime Charge in Wisconsin
According to the Wisconsin Statutes, use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime occurs when an individual “uses a computerized communication system to communicate with an individual who...